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UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice Copyright © 2006 MOXA Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Trademarks MOXA is a registered trademark of The MOXA Group. All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective manufacturers.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ...............................................................................................1-1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 1-2 Package Checklist................................................................................................................. 1-2 Product Features ...............................................................................
1 Chapter 1 Introduction The UPort 1110 and the UPort 1130 are USB-to-serial adaptors, an easy way to add a COM port to your system. The UPort 1110 provides one RS-232 port and the UPort 1130 provides one RS-422/RS-485 port. As a plug and play USB device, the adaptors are perfect for mobile, instrumentation, and point-of sale applications.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Introduction Overview The UPort 1110 and UPort 1130 are part of Moxa’s UPort line of USB-to-serial adaptors. The UPort line provides a range of easy-to-use solutions for adding COM ports through a PC’s USB port. Simply install the drivers, connect the UPort to your computer, plug in your serial devices, and you’re ready to go. Programming is not required, and you do not need to worry about IRQs, configuring a board, power requirements, or connection schemes.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Introduction Product Specifications USB Version Connector Speed Serial Interface No. of Ports RS-232 (UPort 1110) RS-422 (UPort 1130) RS-485 (UPort 1130) USB 1.1 (also compatible with USB 1.0 and 2.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Introduction LED Indicators UPort 1130 UPort 1110 Active Active TxD TxD RxD RxD 1110 1130 RS-232 USB-to-Serial Adaptor RS-422/485 USB-to-Serial Adaptor Name Description Active This LED indicates normal operation. If the driver is installed correctly and the adaptor is plugged into a functioning USB port, the Active LED will light up and remain on.
2 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Installation of the adaptor is a simple process. First install the driver, then plug the adaptor into a USB port. When the adaptor is plugged in, Windows will load the correct drivers for the adaptor and the new COM port. In this chapter, basic installation and configuration procedures are explained. Although the installation screens will be for Windows 2000, the procedures are essentially the same for Windows 98 and later versions.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Installation and Configuration Initial Driver Installation The Documentation and Software CD will contain the drivers for the adaptor. You may also download the drivers at www.moxa.com. The installation procedure is the same for all Windows operating systems. Use Windows Explorer to locate the driver installation file, which will be Setup or Install.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Installation and Configuration 2. Click Next to install the driver in the indicated folder, or use the drop-down folder list to locate a different folder. 3. Click Install to proceed with the installation.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Installation and Configuration 4. Wait while the driver is installed on your hard drive. 5. A window will pop up cautioning you that this software has not passed Windows logo testing. This is a standard warning, and Moxa has thoroughly tested the driver for safe Windows operation. Please click Yes to proceed.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual 6. Installation and Configuration Click Finish to complete the installation of the driver. Hardware Installation After installing the driver, plug the adaptor into any upstream USB port, such as a USB port on your computer. Windows will automatically detect the adaptor and begin installing the driver. When the Windows finishes installing the driver for the adaptor, it will then detect a new COM port, and will then install another driver for the new COM port..
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Installation and Configuration 2. Windows 98 users may skip to the next step. On Windows 2000 systems, a window will pop up cautioning you that this software has not passed Windows logo testing. This is a standard warning, and Moxa has thoroughly tested the driver for safe Windows operation. Please click Yes to proceed. 3. Windows will automatically detect and install the new serial port.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Installation and Configuration 2. After a moment, the Found New Hardware Wizard will open. If you see the following screen, select No, not this time, then click Next. 3. On the next window that appears, select Install the software automatically (Recommended), then click Next.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Installation and Configuration 4. The installation wizard will search for the correct drivers. After a moment, a window will pop up cautioning you that this software has not passed Windows logo testing. This is a standard warning, and Moxa has thoroughly tested the driver for safe Windows operation. Please click Continue Anyway to proceed. 5. Windows will spend a few moments installing the UPort driver..
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Installation and Configuration 6. The next window indicates that Windows has completed the installation. Click Finish to continue with installation procedure. 7. After Windows has completed installing the adaptor, it will automatically detect the new COM port. The Found New Hardware balloon will appear in the bottom right corner of the Windows desktop.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Installation and Configuration 8. After a moment, the Found New Hardware Wizard will open. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended), then click Next. 9. The installation wizard will search for the correct drivers. After a moment, a window will pop up cautioning you that this software has not passed Windows logo testing. This is a standard warning, and Moxa has thoroughly tested the driver for safe Windows operation.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Installation and Configuration 10. Windows will spend a few moments installing the driver. 11. The next window indicates that Windows has completed the installation. Click Finish to proceed with installation procedure. 12. The Found New Hardware balloon will reappear, indicating that the installation was successful.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Installation and Configuration Configuring the COM Port After the driver and hardware have been successfully installed, the new COM port will have a COM number and can be accessed and controlled just like your PC’s built-in COM ports. If you need to change the baud rate, parity, or other COM port settings, you may use your serial communication application to make those changes.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Installation and Configuration Configuring the Adaptor If you need to change the COM number that the adaptor assigns to the COM port, or adjust other advanced settings, you may go to Device Manager and right-click the UPort adaptor, which will be listed under Multi-port serial adaptors. In the context menu that pops up, you may select Properties in order to modify the COM port settings. In the Port Configuration tab, you will see the new COM port listed.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Installation and Configuration ATTENTION Before modifying these settings, make sure that you have closed any applications that may be accessing the COM port, such as HyperTerminal. You may change the Port Number and enable or disable the Fast Flush function. For the UPort 1130, you may also select between RS-422, 2-wire RS-485, and 4-wire RS-485 modes. Please note that Auto Enumerating COM Number and Set the change to all ports are not available for this model of UPort.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Installation and Configuration Removing the Adaptor The adaptor is a plug and play device. No special procedures are required to remove the adaptor; you may simply pull the adaptor out of the USB port. You should verify that no data is being transmitted before removing the adaptor. Removing the adaptor does not remove the drivers. The drivers remain in place so that the adaptor can be automatically detected and installed if it is pluged back into the USB port.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Installation and Configuration Uninstalling the Driver The UPort driver may be removed through Add/Remove Programs in the Windows Control Panel. Click Remove next to MOXA UPort 1110/1130 Windows Driver Ver1.3.
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A Appendix A. Pin Assignments UPort DB9 Pin Assignments The UPort 1110 and UPort 1130 use male DB9 connectors.
B Appendix B. Service Information This appendix contains information on how to obtain information or service from MOXA for the UPort adaptor and other MOXA products.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Service Information MOXA Internet Services Customer satisfaction is our top priority. To ensure that customers receive the full benefit of our products, MOXA Internet Services has been set up to provide technical support, driver updates, product information, and user’s manual updates. The following services are provided Technical Support E-mail Address support@moxa.com Website for Product Information http://www.moxa.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Service Information Problem Report Form MOXA UPort 1110 or UPort 1130 Customer name: Company: Tel: Fax: Email: Date: Select Product Model UPort 1110 UPort 1130 Serial Number:____________________________________________________________________________ Problem Description Please describe the symptoms of the problem as clearly as possible, including any error messages you see.
UPort 1110 and 1130 User’s Manual Service Information Product Return Procedure For product repair, exchange, or refund, the customer must: y y y y Provide evidence of original purchase. Obtain a Product Return Agreement (PRA) from the sales representative or dealer. Fill out the Problem Report Form (PRF). Include as much detail as possible for a shorter product repair time. Carefully pack the product in an anti-static package and send it, pre-paid, to the dealer.
